Decorative bow for hat bands or the like



March 7, 1933.

s. F. BAUWENS DECORATIVE BOW FOR HAT BANDS OR THE LIKE Filed Nov.

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Patented Mar. 7, 1933 SERAPHINE BAUWENS, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS DECORATIVEBOW FOR HAT BANDS OR THE LIKE Application filed November 20, 1929. 7Serial No.408,438.

Bands formed, from ribbon for use as hat bands, arm bands or the likeare usually ornamented by forming decorative bows thereon, the bowsusually being made to simulate a bowdmot with one or more loopsextending in each direction from the center of the bow lon itudinallyalong the ribbon and having a transversely extending central sectionbetween the'loops arranged to contrast with the rest of the bow. In atrue bow-knot formedfrom ribbon this contrast between. the centralsection and the rest of the bow results from the fact that the centralsection of the bow is formed by a part of the ribbon extendingtransversely across the front of the bow and constitutingthe knot whichholds the bow in proper shape.

To obtain this same contrasting efi'ect in ornamental bows which are nottrue bowknots, it has been customary to use a sepa rate piece of ribbonextending transversely. across the forward side of the principal ribbonbetween the loops and sewed in proper position thereon. Such bows,however are not entirely satisfactory since they are not adapted forrapid production, either manually or by the use of machines and do notretain their shape when used. c

The primary object of the present invention is to provide a new andimproved decorative bow which is particularly adapted for 7 rapidproduction either manually or by machine and which is neat inappearance, retains its shape, and effectively simulates a bow-knot.

Another object is to provide such a bow into which means may easily beincorporated to stiffen the bow transversely. I

Another object is to provide such stiffened bow in which the stifieningmeans cooperates with the ribbon to form one of the loops of the bow.

Other objects and advantages will become apparent from the followingdescription taken in connection with the accompanying drawing, in whichFigure 1 is front view of a double loop pow embodying the invention inits preferred orm.

Fig. 2 is an enlarged longitudinal secalong the line 2-2 shown in Fig.1, taken of Fig. 1.

1g. 3 is a rear view of the bow shown in Figs. 1 and 2. i

Fig. 4L is a front view of a single loop'bow formed similarly to the bowshown in Figs. 1 to 3. 1

Fig. 5 is an enlarged longitudinal sectional view of the bow shown in Fig. 4, along the line 55 thereof.

Fig. 6 is a front elevational viewiof an alternative form of bow of thesingle loop type.

' Fig. 7 is an enlarged longitudinal sectional view of the bow shown inFig. 6, along the line 7-7 thereof.

l/Vhile I have shown in the accompanying drawing and will hereindescribein detail the preferred embodiment of the invention together withtwoalternative forms thereof, it is to be understood that this disclosureis given for the purpose of illustrating the in vention and is notintended as a limitation of the invention to the constructionsdisclosed.- In the appended claims, I aim to cover all modifications andalternative'oon: structions falling within the spirit and scope of theinvention.

' In Figs. 1 to .3 of the drawing the invention tional view of the bowis illustrated as embodied in a bow 10 formed on a ribbon 11 adapted foruse as a hat band.

.When such ribbons are secured in position about the crown of a hat notshown) the two ends thereof are concealed beneath the bow,

and the bow 10 is, therefore, formed near one end of the ribbon ll asshown in Fig. 3. 1 7 To provide for economical production,

bows made in accordance with the present influtes or folds 13 are formedto providea definite contrasting border 14 for the central.

section. At the outer side of each border 14, a comparatively large fold15 is formed, eX- tending from the forward side of the ribbon so as toconstitute two of the end loops of the bow.

To hold the folds 13 and 15 in proper form and to assist in keeping thecentral section 12 stretched tightly, suitable fastening meanspreferably in the form of a plurality of wires ortie pins 16 (Figs. 2-and 3) extend through the folds in such a manner as to be invisible fromthe forward side of the bow. At their ends the wires 16 are reverselybent as shown at 17 against the rear edges of the folds so that thefolds cannot be displaced longitudinally off the ends of the wires.

The folds 13 and '15 are held against displacement toward the center ofthe wires by means which also acts to stretch the central section 12,this means preferably being positioned between the wires 16 and theribbon which forms the central section 12. In the form shown, this meanscomprises a substantially rigid flat member 18 formed from cardboard,the member being of slightly less width than the ribbon (as shownin'Fig. 3) so as to be efiectively concealed behind the ribbon. Themember 18 is positioned between the central section 12 and the wires 16so that the edges of the member engage the ribbon to hold the folds 13and 15 tightly compressed against the bent ends 17 of the wires 16.Although the member 18 will normally be held in proper transverseposition by the pressure of the folds 13 on the ends thereof, it may befixed positively against displacement by running one wire 16 (the upperone) through the member 18 as shown in dotted outline in Fig. 3.

\Vhile the transverse folds 13 and 15 and the member 18 impartconsiderable transverse rigidity tot-he bow 10, it may be furtherstiffened through ihe use of a suitable lining in the form of a strip 19(Figs. 2 and 3) of hair cloth or the like of less width than the ribbon.The strip 19 is positioned along the back side of the ribbon 11 so as tobe.

concealed thereby and is interfolded with the ribbon 11 in the formationof the folds 13 and 15. In order that the strip 19 may be easily formedinto folds, the hair (not shown) runs transversely thereof so that thestrip is flexible longitudinally and stiffened transversely.

In case it is desired to make the bow 1O simulate a double bow-knot, oneend of the lining strip 19 may be sewed to the ribbon 11 along atransverse line indicated at 20 in Fig. 2, spaced from the ends of thewires 16, the lengthof the ribbon between the line 20 and the wires 16being greater than the length of the lining strip so thatthe ribbon willform a loop 21 (Figs. 1 and 3) entending away fromthe center of the bowbeyond adjacent loop 15. By this construction the crown of a hat sincein this operation the right or long end of the ribbon (Figs. 1 and 3)may be suitably secured to the hat as by stitchin and after the ribbonhas been stretched about the hat, the end having the how 10 thereon maybe fixed in place by engaging'the hooks with the fixed end of the ribbon11.

In the form shown in Figs. 4. and 5 a 'bow 10 of the single loop type,is formed on a ribbon 11 in the same general manner as the how 10 shownin 1 to 3, with a flat central section 12, borders l iat the ends of thecentral section formed by. small folds 13, and end loops formed by largefolds 15 Similar .wires 16 projecting through the folds 13 and 15 andreversely bent over the back edges of the folds at 1'? cooperate with acardboard member 18%0 maintain the folds in proper form. A hair clothliner 19 may also be inter-folded with the ribbon 11" 'to stiffen thebow against transverse bending and to round out the folds.

Another alternative embodiment of the invention is shown in Figs. 6 and7 wherein a bow 10 is formed on a ribbon 11 the construction of this howalso being such that it lends itself to rapid production. In this formthe entire central section 12 is formed by a series of transverse foldsor flutes 13 which produce a ribbed effect which contrasts with theremainder of the ribbon. At each end of the central section 12 a largerfold 15 is formed, projecting from the forward side of the ribbon 11 toprovide the end loops of the bow.

The means for securing the folds 13 and 15 in the desired formpreferably comprises one or more wires 16 extending through the foldsand reversely bent along the rear edges of the folds as indicated at 17Transv rse stiffening may be provided where desired by the use of a haircloth liner 19 extending along the back side of the ribbon 11 andinter-folded therewith.

From the forego n description it will be apparent that the inventionprovides neat appearing'bow for bat bands or the like which will retainits form when used and which may be manufactured economically since it is adapted to be made by machine It will also be seen that been providedwhich may be made without a double bow has materially increasing theamount of material required.

While the invention has herein been described with particular referenceto ribbons adapted for use as hat bands, it is to be understood thatthis is not to be taken as a limitation of the invention to such a use,since the bows are equally as well adapted for other uses, suchas on armbands or as ornaments not used in connection with bands of any kind. r Iclaim as my invention: 7

1. In a ribbon adapted for use as a hat band or the like, a bow formedfrom said ribbon and having a strip of hair cloth positioned along theback thereof, said strip being narrower than said ribbon and having thehair extending transversely thereof, said ribbon and said strip having aflat section ex tending longitudinally thereof and forming the centralsection of the bow, and a plurality of small transverse folds in saidribbon and said strip at each end of said section to provide acontrasting border for said section, a larger transverse fold formed inthe ribbon and the strip at the outer side of each of said borders, aplurality of wires extending behind said section and through said folds,the ends of said wires being reversely bent along the back of the foldsto prevent displacement of the folds toward theends of the wires, meansbetween said wires and said ribbon to prevent displacement of said foldstoward the center of said wires, said strip extending beyond one end ofsaid wires and being attached to said ribbon to form another out- Wardlyextending fold, the reversely bent portions of one of the wires at theother end of the bow being in the form of a hook for engaging the ribbonto form a circular band.

2. A decorative bow comprising a ribbon, a strip of hair clothpositioned behind the ribbon for transversely stiffening the same, saidribbon and said strip having a flat portion and a plurality of smalltransverse folds at the end thereof forming a contrasting centralsection for the bow, a larger transverse fold formed in said ribbon ateach end of said section, a plurality of wires extending through saidfolds and having their ends re- Versely bent along the rear sides ofsaid fol ds, and means intermediate said wires and said flat portion toprevent displacement of said folds toward the center of said section andmaintain a smooth surface on said portion.

3. A decorative bow comprising a ribbon, a strip of hair clothpositioned behindthe ribbon for transversely stiffening the same, aidribbon and said strip having a flat portion and a plurality of smalltransverse folds at the end thereof forming a contrasting centralsectionfor the bow, a larger transverse fold formed in said ribbon ateach end of aid section, a plurality of wires extending through saidfolds and having their ends 4. A bow for hat bands or the like formed Afrom ribbon and comprising a flat section of said IllJbOnfOlllllIlgthBcentral SQCtlOIlOf the bow, a substantially rigid fiat member,

behind said section, a plurality ofsmall transverse folds of ribbon ateach end of said fiat section to form a contrasting border for saidsection, a largertransverse fold of said ribbon extending from theforward side of theribbon at each end of said borders and forming theend loops of the bow, a plurality of wires extending across the rearside of said rigid member and through said folds, and means at theendsof said wires to hold said folds against movement-away from said rigidmember.

5. A decorative bow comprising a ribbon formed to providea flat centralsection for the bow, a plurality. of transverse flutes along eachvertical edge of said central section forming a contrasting border forsaid sec tion, a larger transverse fold at the outer edge of each borderto form theend loops of the bow, and means to hold said folds and in theribbon at each end of said flat section to form a contrasting bordertherefor, a

larger transverse fold at the outer edge of each border to form the endloops of the bow andmeans operable to hold the folds in ice properposition including a plurality of wires 7 extending longitudinally ofthe ribbon.

7 A decorative bow comprising a ribbon having a flat central section,a'large transverse fold formed in the ribbon at each end of said sectionand projecting'from the forward side ofsaid ribbon'to form the end loopsof the-bow, a plurality of wires extending longitudinally along the backside of said ribbon and through said folds, the ends of said wires beingreversely bent to prevent displacement of said folds off of the ends ofsaid wires, and, means for preventing displacement of said folds towardthe center of r the bow.

8. In a bow for'hat bands or thelike formed froniribbon, a strip oftransversely stiffened cloth positioned along the back side less widththan'saidribbon, said ribbon and said strip beingbent-to form aplurality of flutes and constituting the loops of the. bow,

of theribbon, said strip being of slightlyv said loops being positionedon the forward side of the, ribbon, and a wire extending through saidflutes and said folds and operable to hold the same in position.

9. In a ribbon adapted for use as a hat band or the like, a bowcomprising a plurality of small transverse folds formed from the ribbon,larger folds adjacent said small folds and projecting from the forwardside of the ribbon, and a plurality of wires extending transverselythrough said folds, the

' ends of said wires being reversely bent along the backside of saidfolds.

10. An ornamental bow comprising a piece of ribbon, a strip oftransversely stiffened material behind said ribbon, the ribbon and saidstrip having a pluralityof small transverse folds formed therein so thatthe folds in the ribbon are visible on the forward side of the ribbon, alarger transverse fold formed in the ribbon and the strip at each end ofthe small folds and projecting from the forward side of the ribbon sothat the folds in the ribbon are visible on the forward side of theribbon and form the end loops of the bow, and means engaging said foldsto hold the same in position.

11. An ornamental bow formed from a single piece of ribbon to provide aplurality of small transverse folds in the ribbon along each edge of thecentral section of the bow,

a'larger transverse fold at each end of said small folds projecting fromone side of the ribbon to form the end loops of the bow, and means tomaintain said folds in proper po.- sition.

12. A decorative bow comprising a ribbon having a plurality of smalltransverse folds therein along each edge of the central section of thebow and a larger transverse fold at each side of said central sectionprojecting from the forward side of the ribbon to form the end loops ofthe bow, and means for securing said folds together, said meansproviding a hook for use in securing the bow in position on a hat or thelike.

13. A decorative bow comprising a ribbon,

a transversely stiffened member along the back side of said ribbon, saidmember and said ribbon having a flat section and a pluextending throughthe material of the ribbon longitudinally thereof.

15. A bow comprising a single piece 'of ribbon with a plurality offorwardly extending transverse folds therein to form the end loops ofthe bow, and means for holding the inner ends of said folds togetherincluding a wire concealed by said ribbon and extending longitudinallythrough the material of the ribbon and having a hook formed near one endof the bow for mounting said how.

16. A bow comprising a ribbon, a stiffening strip behind said ribbon,said strip and said ribbon having a pair of transverse folds therein toform end loops for the bow, and means for holding said folds in positionincludin a wire extending longitudinally of said ribbon, said stripand'said ribbon being attached to each other to form a second end loopon one end of the bow.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my signature.

SERAPHINE F. BAUWENS.

tral section for the bow, a large forwardly I extending transverse foldat each end of said section, and means operable to hold the inner endsof said folds together, vsaid means including a wire concealed by theribbon and

